Arlene R Behul

Arlene Rose Behul (nee Ritt) passed away unexpectedly at her home on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. The Funeral will be on Thursday, March 31, 2016 with a Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:30am at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church, Scotch Plains. The Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven, East Hanover. The Visitation will be at the Rossi Funeral Home, 1937 Westfield Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 from 5-8pm on Wednesday March 30, 2016.

In 1932, Arlene was born in Newark, New Jersey to Helen and Harry Ritt, both of whom have predeceased her. She was also the sister to Kenneth, Harold and Robert Ritt. She grew up on Ferry Street in Newark and attended both Saint James' Grammar and High School. Upon graduation from high school, she was employed for several years by Saint James Hospital as a medical transcriptionist.

In 1952, Arlene married the love of her life, Michael V. Behul, who survives her. They moved to Scotch Plains in 1962 and lived in the same home for almost fifty-four years. Arlene's devotion to Mike and her family were paramount and the cause for which she worked every day of her life. Arlene also had the gift of laughter and a gentle sense of humor which always brought a smile to the faces of family and friends and the memory of which will ease the sadness as tomorrow passes without her presence.

She served as a Girl Scout leader when her two daughters were younger and was a member of the Rosary Altar Society at Saint Bartholomew Church in Scotch Plains, New Jersey for many years. Arlene was a communicant of Saint Bartholomew Church since 1962. She also made frequent visits to the Shrine of Saint Joseph's in Stirling, a place where she also found the serenity of God's presence. Arlene is predeceased and survived by many of her former Wednesday Night Card Club Group where laughter, banter and fun were more important than winning or losing. Many of those club members were friends of Arlene for decades.

In addition to her beloved husband, Michael V. Behul, Arlene is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Yessman (Timothy M.) and Jane Dube, both of whom were devoted to her care in the last few years. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, who were the love of her life. Arlene was predeceased by her son, Michael J. Behul, several years ago. Her family can only imagine all the joy on her face when she saw Michael on Easter Sunday.